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YUI 8435

1981 Beauford Tourer

White Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

13,420 mi
Last recorded13,420 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1981 Beauford Tourer15,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUI 8435
MakeBeauford
ModelTourer
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 13,420 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 12,704 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 11,796 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 11,322 miles

Nearside Front Spare tyre defective ()

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 8,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 8,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering rack slight leak

Pass 18 Mar 2019 6,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight wear steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2018 5,267 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 3,902 miles

Steering rack worn

Oil leak fuel pump ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 3,902 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak fuel pump ()

Steering rack worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 3,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2015 3,890 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight play steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2015 3,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight play steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2014 3,890 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 3,890 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 3,899 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 3,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 3,890 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 3,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 3,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 3,890 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 3,776 miles

How Reliable is the Beauford Tourer?

Based on 1,605 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Steering rack gaiter split 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 14
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YUI 8435 is a 1981 Beauford Tourer in White with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1981 Beauford Tourer models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 15,815 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Beauford Tourer fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YUI 8435, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Beauford Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Beauford Tourer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YUI 8435 registered?

YUI 8435 is a 1981 Beauford Tourer, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is YUI 8435 safe to buy?

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